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Golden Grilled Potatoes in Foil seasoned with herbs and spices, served in aluminum foil.
Layla

Grilled Potatoes in Foil

Tender, smoky potatoes with crispy edges and caramelized onions, all cooked in neat foil packets that make cleanup a breeze.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 285

Ingredients
  

For the Potatoes
  • 2 lbs baby Yukon Gold potatoes halved or quartered if large
  • 1 medium yellow onion thinly sliced
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter cut into small pieces
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper freshly ground
  • 2 sprigs fresh rosemary leaves stripped and chopped, or 1 tsp dried
For Finishing
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped, for serving
  • flaky sea salt for finishing

Equipment

  • Gas or Charcoal Grill
  • Heavy-duty aluminum foil

Method
 

Prep the Foil Packets
  1. Preheat your grill to medium-high, about 400 degrees F. Tear off four sheets of heavy-duty foil, each about 18 inches long. Lay them flat on your counter.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the halved potatoes, sliced onion, olive oil, minced garlic, kosher salt, black pepper, and chopped rosemary. Toss until everything is evenly coated. The potatoes should look glossy but not swimming in oil.
  3. Divide the potato mixture evenly among the four foil sheets, mounding it in the center. Dot each mound with butter pieces, then fold the foil over and crimp the edges tightly to seal. You want a good seal so steam stays inside, but leave a little room for air to circulate.
Grill the Packets
  1. Place the packets directly on the grill grates, seam side up. Close the lid and cook for 20 minutes. The packets will puff up with steam - this is good.
  2. Carefully flip each packet using tongs. Grill another 12 to 15 minutes until a knife slides easily into the largest potato piece. The bottom of the packet should have some golden, caramelized bits when you peek inside.
  3. Transfer packets to a platter and let rest for 5 minutes. Open carefully - hot steam will escape. Sprinkle with fresh parsley and flaky salt, then serve directly in the foil or scoop onto plates.

Notes

Baby potatoes work best because they cook through without burning, but russets cut into 1-inch chunks also work if that's what you have. For camping, prep the packets at home and keep them cold until ready to grill. If you want extra crispy edges, open the packets for the last 5 minutes of grilling, but watch closely to prevent burning.